The cast and co-creators of NBC’s acclaimed comedy series “St. Denis Medical” participated in an engaging panel discussion following a special screening of the season two premiere episode at the New York Comedy Festival.
Series stars Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, Allison Tolman, Josh Lawson, Kahyun Kim, Mekki Lepper and Kaliko Kauahi and executive producers Eric Ledgin and Justin Spitzer kept the audience laughing with their hilarious banter as they shared stories of the shenanigans that went on behind-the-scenes while filming season two.
Additionally, they raved about this season’s impressive slate of comedic guest stars and teased what’s to come in the show’s sophomore season.
ST. DENIS MEDICAL — New York Comedy Fest Screening & Panel — Pictured: (l-r) Eric Ledgin, Justin Spitzer, Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, Allison Tolman, Josh Lawson, Kahyun Kim, Mekki Leeper at the Hard Rock Hotel on Saturday, November 15, 2025 — (Photo by: Scott Gries/NBC)
“St. Denis Medical” is a mockumentary about an underfunded, understaffed Oregon hospital where the dedicated doctors and nurses try their best to treat patients while maintaining their own sanity. In season two, after receiving a large private donation, hospital administrator Joyce bites off more than she can chew while her employees navigate staff shortages, office conflicts and their own personal lives.
Eric Ledgin serves as showrunner and executive producer. Justin Spitzer, Simon Heuer, Ruben Fleischer, Bridget Kyle and Vicky Luu also executive produce. “St. Denis Medical” is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, More Bees, Inc. and Spitzer Holding Company.
The New York Comedy Festival stands as the unrivaled pinnacle of comedic celebration in the United States. Established in 2004 by Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the iconic Caroline’s comedy venue, the festival has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, becoming the largest and longest-running comedy festival in the nation.
Over its illustrious 20-year history, the NYCF has graced New York City’s most prestigious venues, transforming hallowed spaces like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Apollo, BAM, the Beacon Theatre, Madison Square Garden, and Town Hall into arenas of uproarious merriment. The festival has played host to an unparalleled roster of comedy luminaries, including Judd Apatow, Aziz Ansari, Roseanne Barr, Bill Burr, Louis C.K., Jimmy Carr, Margaret Cho, Dane Cook, Billy Crystal, Larry David, Jim Gaffigan, Ricky Gervais, Kathy Griffin, Kevin Hart, Jo Koy, Artie Lange, Denis Leary, Norm Macdonald, Bill Maher, Marc Maron, Tracy Morgan, Conan O’Brien, Patton Oswalt, Ray Romano, Brian Regan, Adam Sandler, Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman, Robin Williams, Steven Wright, and many more.